How can a women's history trail make you money?
That’s a question I am asked all the time about history, and not just about a women’s history trail.
The answer is that it can!
The educational advantages to a women’s history trail are usually fairly obvious to people. Residents and visitors in your town learn a more balanced version of local history, girls in particular resonate to the inspiring role models found in women’s history — especially with those women who overcame challenging obstacles — and people of all ages in your town, male and female, sit up and take notice when the entire community commits to creating a women’s history trail.
That sends a powerful message!
I’ve seen it, I’ve done it, and it’s inspiring.
But for a community to derive the MOST benefits from this kind of project — including economic — I believe in a public process that engages municipal and civic leaders, local businesses, and nonprofits from the beginning and throughout.
Too often these groups don’t work together. But this is the kind of project that can bring everyone under the tent to everyone’s benefit.
In my new book, 10 Easy Steps to Create a Women’s History Trail in One Year, I follow this inclusive, public process approach because I know it works.
The book will be available from History Smiths on Friday, April 9, 2010 and I am so excited about the thought of having dozens more women’s history trails established throughout the United States and beyond. Right now, in the U.S., there are only about 20! Shameful! We can do better, and my book lays it all out for you.
I also spell out the opportunities for everyone involved in the process to profit financially all the way through and after the trail is open.
I have already gone into detail on the economic benefits of a trail in the Special Report I have available on History Smiths' website — for free! (Just sign up for it in the box provided.)
So please visit the page that describes my 10 Easy Steps book and think about how much a women’s history trail can benefit your community.
Oh yes — it’s also tremendous fun, and you will learn stuff you never knew!
Women's history IS everywhere. Let's share the stories!
The answer is that it can!
The educational advantages to a women’s history trail are usually fairly obvious to people. Residents and visitors in your town learn a more balanced version of local history, girls in particular resonate to the inspiring role models found in women’s history — especially with those women who overcame challenging obstacles — and people of all ages in your town, male and female, sit up and take notice when the entire community commits to creating a women’s history trail.
That sends a powerful message!
I’ve seen it, I’ve done it, and it’s inspiring.
But for a community to derive the MOST benefits from this kind of project — including economic — I believe in a public process that engages municipal and civic leaders, local businesses, and nonprofits from the beginning and throughout.
Too often these groups don’t work together. But this is the kind of project that can bring everyone under the tent to everyone’s benefit.
In my new book, 10 Easy Steps to Create a Women’s History Trail in One Year, I follow this inclusive, public process approach because I know it works.
The book will be available from History Smiths on Friday, April 9, 2010 and I am so excited about the thought of having dozens more women’s history trails established throughout the United States and beyond. Right now, in the U.S., there are only about 20! Shameful! We can do better, and my book lays it all out for you.
I also spell out the opportunities for everyone involved in the process to profit financially all the way through and after the trail is open.
I have already gone into detail on the economic benefits of a trail in the Special Report I have available on History Smiths' website — for free! (Just sign up for it in the box provided.)
So please visit the page that describes my 10 Easy Steps book and think about how much a women’s history trail can benefit your community.
Oh yes — it’s also tremendous fun, and you will learn stuff you never knew!
Women's history IS everywhere. Let's share the stories!
Posted by History Smiths Blog at 4/6/2010 10:17 AM 
Categories: civic projects, cultural tourism, historical communities
Tags: women's history community civic projects women's history trails
Categories: civic projects, cultural tourism, historical communities
Tags: women's history community civic projects women's history trails
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